Miss Madelyn ~ 9 months

Since Madelyn's birthday is on the 31st, I often find myself in a hard place at the end of months that don't have a 31st: do I call the 30th or 1st of the next month her monthly birthday? Regardless, Madelyn is now a solid 9 months! Can you believe it?!?

Last week, we saw the doctor for Madelyn's check up (no shots this time!). She is measuring in at close to 24 lbs. and 27 inches. She is still above the 95th percentile for weight and around the 75th for height. It was at this point that Elsie slowed down in the growth department, so we will see how Madelyn compares. Nevertheless, this girl is wearing 12 and 18 month clothing - clothes I was just buying for Elsie last fall and winter!

Madelyn loves being down, exploring her world from the ground and pulling herself up on whatever she can (which now includes smashing her fingers in drawers). Just about everything goes in her mouth, and she doesn't go down with out a fight when you try to take it out! She has finally sprouted her bottom 2 teeth! She especially loves being outside. She is a charmer and makes friends everywhere we go, smiling, waving, and clapping at strangers. Her dimpled smile makes it hard for others not to stop and say hi. Madelyn is also a noise maker! She loves to babble and putter through her cheeks. She also loves her thumb, food, being tickled, her big sister, and the dogs.